Hospice of Michigan to Host Free Hope After Loss Event

LUDINGTON, Mich. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Life without a loved one can be difficult and overwhelming. To help individuals coping with grief, Hospice of Michigan is hosting Hope After Loss from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25 at the Hospice of Michigan office located at 5177 W. US-10, Ste B, in Ludington.

Hope After Loss is a free event that offers a supportive and caring environment to work through grief. Hospice of Michigan welcomes anyone in the community who has lost a friend or loved one to participate in the discussion.

Grief Support Services Manager Katie Gedraitis will guide the conversation, addressing questions such as:

* What makes it difficult to grieve?

* How do I adjust to “change?”

* What is hope and how do I keep it alive?

To register for this event, which includes lunch, contact Katie Gedraitis at 231-845-3423 or kgedrait@www.hom.org.

About Hospice of Michigan

A nationally recognized leader in end-of-life care, Hospice of Michigan (HOM) is the original – and largest – hospice in the state. A founding member of the NorthStar Care Community, the nonprofit delivers the highest quality of care, raising more than $5 million each year to cover costs for the uninsured and underinsured. HOM offers a broad range of services to enhance the quality of life at the end of life. HOM also provides grief support and counseling, as well as caregiver education and support. A member of the NorthStar Care Community, HOM also provides palliative care through NorthStar Palliative Care, pediatric hospice care and compassionate support services through Jo Elyn Nyman Anchors Programs for Children, and education programs for physicians and health care professionals through the NorthStar Institute. The NorthStar Care Community also includes Arbor Hospice. In total, NorthStar Care Community members serve nearly 6,500 patients annually across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. For more information, call 888.247.5701